New guy to the Forums, I'm looking forward to your opinions on my question.

 

We've been thinking about upgrading from our 2000 Legacy wagon (181,000 km/113,000 mi) for a while now, and have just come across this 2012 Outback 3.6 Limited. All the bells & whistles, very low milage (28,000 mi), what seems like a pretty good price ($23,000).

 

So, what do you folks think about this model? We haven't spoken with the seller yet, car looks very clean in the photos, but I'd like to know if there are any issues with this year/model before proceeding.

 

Thanks in advance!

I believe 3.6 takes 5w30 oil as opposed to the 0w20 that Subaru has in many of its 2012 models... so it doesn't have the (generally minor) oil consumption problem that the foresters and imprezas...etc. have been having.

According to Subaru, there are select vehicles that have turned up with problems involving the sun roof, and some oil seepage at the HG on the B2 \ left side of engine (ones with VIN C*285416), but nothing crazy.

 

The 3.6 drives so very nicely in my opinion.

Edited September 26, 201411 yr by belacane